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About the Series
Ever wondered how your vote influences aspects of your daily life, from minimum wage to sales tax and car insurance? We're here to shed light on the connections between your civic participation and these day-to-day issues. In Two-Minute Civics, we'll break down complex topics and show you the real-world impact of your vote. Because when we understand the connection between our votes and our everyday lives, we create a better future.
Can a Citizen Get an Amendment on Florida's Election Ballot?
Amendments to the state constitution are voted on during elections. But can a citizen get an amendment on the Florida election ballot? In two minutes, we'll answer these questions and explain how to get an amendment to the state constitution on the election ballot. Get informed for the next election because your vote matters!
Who Can Run for Local Office?
You always hear how important it is to vote in local elections. But who can run for local office in Florida? In two minutes, we'll answer these questions and explain the process for running for local office. Get informed for the next election because your vote matters!
Who Makes Decisions About Public Transportation?
Hopping on a bus or trolly can be a convenient way to get around town without a car. But who makes decisions about public transportation in Florida? In two minutes, we'll answer these questions and explore the key elected officials in the local and state governments who shape the future of public transportation. Get informed for the next election because your vote matters!
Who Makes Decisions About Our Roads?
Roads are used by many of us daily to commute and get around town. But who makes decisions about our roads in Florida? In two minutes, we'll answer these questions and explore the key elected officials in the local, state, and federal governments who influence changes to our roadways. Get informed for the next election because your vote matters!
Who Decides the Cost of Car Insurance?
Car insurance is something we all have to have. But who decides the cost of car insurance in Florida? In two minutes, we'll answer these questions and explore the different government offices that regulate car insurance. Get informed for the next election because your vote matters!
Who Decides Minimum Wage?
Minmum wage is set at both the Federal and State levels. But who makes decisions about minimum wage in Florida? In two minutes, we'll answer these questions and explain how your vote can affect your wage. Get informed for the next election because your vote matters!
What is Redistricting?
The census is done every ten years and helps keep track of changes in the population to make decisions about several things, like redistricting. But what is redistricting, and who makes decisions about Electoral District boundaries in Florida?
Who Decides Sales Tax?
That expensive purchase can quickly turn into a head-scratching question mark thanks to sales tax. Who decides sales tax, and where does the money go? In two minutes, we'll answer these questions and explain the key elected officials who make decisions about sales tax. Get informed for the next election because your vote matters!